Item Description

Released in 1985, the band’s second album had an ominous pall of doom and gloom, enmeshed in a sound both primitive yet also Wagnerian in its vast scope. Many claim this was a massive inspiration for black metal bands later in the decade. In truth, though, none matched what was here. This release includes the ‘Emperor’s Return’ EP as well as a remix of Visual Aggression, and the concept and art direction of the release was done by the man behind Celtic Frost, Tom G. Warrior. This CD version includes new sleevenotes and an extensive booklet. It almost seems churlish to regard Celtic Frost as one of the great extreme metal bands, because they were so much more than that. It’s better to hail them as among the finest extreme and experimental bands of the 1980s. Refusing ever to do what was expected or demanded, the band constantly changed musical direction, always brought in surprising influences, and kept people guessing as to where they might venture next. Their catalogue of albums is formidable and unmatched. Each is not only unique, but part of an entire tapestry that only now can be appreciated for being a remarkable part of music history. Despite, or maybe because of, constant turmoil on so many fronts, Celtic Frost achieved an artistic level few others would even have dared to dream of aspiring towards.

Track Listings

Disc: 1

  1. Innocence and Wrath

  2. The Usurper

  3. Jewel Throne

  4. Dawn of Meggido

  5. Eternal Summer

Disc: 2

  1. Circle of the Tyrants

  2. (Beyond the) North Winds

  3. Fainted Eyes

  4. Tears In a Prophet's Dream

  5. Necromantical Screams

Disc: 3

  1. Circle of the Tyrants (Emperor's Return EP)

  2. Visual Aggression (Emperor's Return EP)

  3. Suicidal Winds (Emperor's Return EP)

  4. Journey Into Fear (Emperor's Return EP Recording Sessions)

Disc: 4

  1. Visual Aggression (1988 Remix)

  2. Return to the Eve (1985 Studio Jam)

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